COMPETITION FOR COLLABORATIVE R&D FUNDING FEBRUARY 2010

The Technology Stratgey Board are launching a competition with up to £19m available to invest in innovative, industry-led collaborative research, development and demonstration in the field of low and ultra low carbon vehicles.

They are funding this competition with the Office for Low Emission Vehicles to strengthen UK capability and develop the UK’s supply networks for vehicle-centric technologies that can deliver a major improvement in cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

In this area the UK has the chance to build on its existing capabilities and establish a global competitive advantage and economic benefit for the UK.

They expect to invest in three to six projects and will welcome applications from any type of industry-led consortium. Strong participation from vehicle manufacturers (VMs) and/or tier 1 suppliers is expected. A partnering event has been set up to facilitate consortia building for this competition; it will be held at Warwick University, Coventry, on 4th February 2010.